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6.506 vs 280 AI using 140 gr bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 321827" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>I had Kirby Allen build me a 6.5-06 AI on a Lawton action about two years ago. Although the barrel had a 1:8 twist for the 140 gr. bullets, the barrel ended up liking the 130 gr. Accubonds better. Not quite the BC of the 140's, but better transfer of energy on the other end (IMHO). Very accurate and seems to knock the stuffing out of whatever it hits. The 130's leave the barrel at 3,115 fps. Just completed a black bear hunt. Hit him at 250 yds. across a steep canyon and it rolled him. Never took another step - lights out. Weighed in just a tad over 300 lbs. Same result for two deer and numerous coyotes.</p><p></p><p>Either caliber will get the job done. Yes the 280 AI can be loaded up above the 140 grainers; but likewise, the 6.5-06 AI can be loaded down to 100 grain (Nosler ballistic tips). And believe me - that bullet is light recoiling and really hums.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 321827, member: 4809"] I had Kirby Allen build me a 6.5-06 AI on a Lawton action about two years ago. Although the barrel had a 1:8 twist for the 140 gr. bullets, the barrel ended up liking the 130 gr. Accubonds better. Not quite the BC of the 140's, but better transfer of energy on the other end (IMHO). Very accurate and seems to knock the stuffing out of whatever it hits. The 130's leave the barrel at 3,115 fps. Just completed a black bear hunt. Hit him at 250 yds. across a steep canyon and it rolled him. Never took another step - lights out. Weighed in just a tad over 300 lbs. Same result for two deer and numerous coyotes. Either caliber will get the job done. Yes the 280 AI can be loaded up above the 140 grainers; but likewise, the 6.5-06 AI can be loaded down to 100 grain (Nosler ballistic tips). And believe me - that bullet is light recoiling and really hums. [/QUOTE]
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